Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival Boasts 2 Country Concert Days, Chris Young, Gloriana, Love and Theft, plus Rocker Daughtry, Plain White T's and John Waite

Catching the country wave sweeping the U.S. music industry, the Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival will feature two days of Country Music on the Main Stage sponsored by Pechanga Resort  & Casino. Country Friday, a traditional country day will feature Gloriana, Love and Theft, and Chase Bryant. Sunday, a departure from the Freestyle Motocross Show, will feature Chris Young, currently  No. 4 on the Billboard Charts, with  "Lonely Eyes." The hit is No. 2 on Billboard's Country station playlist. The Festival is May 29-31, 2015.

Gloriana, currently with the song "Trouble" No. 29 on the Country airplay list, makes a return visit to the Festival stage.  The group's 2009 debut album spawned a gold-certified hit single with "Wild At Heart." In 2010 Gloriana won the Academy of Country Music Award for Top New Vocal Group. Their hit song "(Kissed You) Good Night" made No. 2 on the charts and was certified platinum in the United States.

Love and Theft first galvanized fans in 2009 with the Top 10 hit "Runaway."  That breakthrough success set the stage for their debut album "World Wide Open,"  which produced the hit single "Dancing In Circles."  After a move from the Carolwood label to RCA, the duo (Stephen Barker-Liles and Eric Gunderson)  scored their first No. 1 single with "Angel Eyes," which was featured on Love and Theft's self-titled second album.

Relative newcomer, Chase Bryant has quickly made a name for himself on the Country scene. Bryant’s debut single, “Take It On Back,” was a top 10 smash and one of the fastest rising singles of 2014 by a male country artist. His video  (http://hyperurl.co/4ltp7z)  “Take It On Back” spent 14 weeks on the CMT Hot 20 Countdown and a Top 20 Most Watched Video on VEVO TV Nashville.

Plain White T's joins Daughtry for the Rockin' Country  Saturday lineup.  Plain White T's is best known for their mega hit "Hey There Delilah."  The 18^th most downloaded song of all time, is just one in a string of hits that includes "1,2,3,4" and "Rhythm of Love."  Currently on a European tour, the group released  their new Indie album "American Nights"  March 31.  The album includes singles "Pause,"  "Stay"  and "Love Again." Fans can see the "Pause" video at  https://youtu.be/vAnChA7HrbU .

Daughtry, a band carrying the name of the lead singer and guitarist Chris Daughtry,  with four No. 1 hits,  four Grammy nominations, four American Music Awards, and over 8 million albums sold, will headline the Saturday concert lineup.

Chris Daughtry gained notoriety during "American Idol" Season 5 and immediately signed with RCA Records.   Daughtry’s self-titled debut was the fastest selling rock debut in Soundscan history and its follow up "Leave This Town" marked the quintet’s second consecutive No. 1 album. Daughtry’s third album "Break The Spell"  was certified gold within four weeks of its release.  "Baptized," Daughtry's fourth album peaked at No. 3 with the singles "Waiting for Superman," and "Long Live Rock & Roll."  Other hits include "Home," "Feels Like Tonight," and "What About Now." 

Perennial rocker John Waite was recently added to the Saturday lineup. Waite

first gained popular fame as  lead singer and bassist of The Babys, a British rock band with two pop hits  - "Isn't It Time" (1977) and "Every time I Think of You" (1979).   John launched his solo career with his 1982 debut album "Ignition," which produced the hit single "Change". His signature song is "Missing You."

Country sensation Chris Young will headline the Pechanga Main Stage on Sunday.  At the age of 29, Young,  was dubbed as "one of country music’s most reliable hit makers” by USA Today.  A Grammy-nominated recording artist, Young's chart toppers include “Gettin’ You Home,” “The Man I Want To Be,” “Voices,” “Tomorrow,” “You” and “Who I Am With You.” He’s amassed six  No. 1 singles, seven Gold/Platinum certifications.

You can stay Sunday and Play on Monday - or even take in a balloon flight over wine country. There are great room rates available on Sundays. Check out  VisitTemeculaValley.com

Nearly every dawn in  Southern California  Wine Country, the photogenic hot air balloons dot the skies like giant colorful lady bugs.  Enrapt in a glorious sunrise that slowly peaks over the vineyards, the graceful orbs in the sky are part of Temecula Valley's culture. Viewing this colorful scene from a Lake Skinner campsite is just the beginning for guests at the three-day event.

The Festival combines the valley's greatest assets into a weekend showcase of massive dawn hot air balloon launches, evening balloon glows, wine tasting from up to 20 wineries, and chef demonstrations with food and wine pairings, and cooking with craft beers and food pairing extravaganzas.

The Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival is held at Lake Skinner Recreation area in the heart of Temecula Valley Wine Country, and north of San Diego County border. For Festival information visit www.tvbwf.com or call (951) 676-6713.

WEBSITES FOR MORE INFO:

Lodging:                        VisitTemeculaValley.com

Festival:                         www.tvbwf.com

Chris Young:                  www.chrisyoungcountry.com

Daughtry:                       www.daughtryofficial.com

Plain White T's              www.plainwhitets.com

Gloriana:                        www.gloriana.com

Love and Theft:               www.loveandtheft.com

Chase Bryant:                 www.chasebryant.com

Cam:                             http://cam-ochs.squarespace.com/

Temecula Valley Wines:   www.temeculawines.org

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I WANT TO CAMP POINTS ... now listed for 4/20/2010

Thank you to ALL OF THE I WANT TO CAMP CONTESTANTS!!!
Wow, you kept us busy all weekend. I'm posting points and names. Let me know if you want to be a contestant and we missed you or if you think points are missing. We did have duplicate names and postings and the first posting based on time/day stamp was the one we counted.

We have another weekend project ... this one will gain points for going to some of our radio sponsors' events. We'll announce it early so you can plan. One location is in Los Angeles beach area, the other San Diego beach area so with a great weekend ahead you will be able to pick your location for points.

Watch for posts ... for O.C., L.A. and San Diego folks who wanted earlier posts of clues to sponsors  - we are going to post the next days location the night before. Hope that helps. Thanks again  for participating and remember we will have some additional prizes at the end, with one drawn from all contestants no matter what the points.

Remember, if you think we missed something, please let us know and we'll confirm. And if you are lagging behind, don't worry. There are plenty of weekend projects that can help you get points in a hurry - just like the I"M A FAN BECAUSE.

Our way of saying thanks for playing.

Aislinn Burke 50
Andrew Rios 50
Angela Barra 50
Cara Nichelson McDermott 1975
Cathy Stevens 50
Cecilia Swiney this 0
Chandra Taylor 50
Charlie Brown 0
Chris Mynes 1900
Claudia Jimenez 50
Deanna Felt 375
Erica Delahoussaye 50
Frank Savedra 75
Gary Gillis 250
Geoffrey Rasmussen 50
Gina Flores Reis 50
Heather Gysler Daily 450
Helga Donnert Hauptmann 50
Jeanne Adams 1000
Jennifer Benzie Faulkner 50
Jill Bautista Grissom 0
Jody Solorio Bogner 2450
John McCaffery 50
Kat Ellis 350
Kelli Ryan 400
Kelli Zuniga 50
Kevin Craig 75
Laura Garcia 50
Lauren Dill 350
Linda Shores 200
Manda Brown 75
Mari Cabrera 50
Mari-Liis Saaremagi-Mynes 450
Michael Crawford 50
Michelle Rosborough 50
Michiyo Harrigan 50
Nancy Tamura 50
Nicole Brummet 50
Nicole Renea Jacobsen 100
Patti Waters 50
Paulette Ravy 200
Sarah Spjut 75
Shannan Buffolino 100
Shawn Rene Aguirre 50
Sheila Wills-Brandt 50
Susan Mills Foster 50
Teresa Ramos 50
Terry CiCiCarillo 275
Theresa Matthews 50
Tina Barton 50
Tonia Hill 50
Tyeva Winborne 50
Wendy Cordon 75

I Want to Camp - Win a Campsite- Updates and Ways You Can Win

If you just got started in the I Want to Camp contest and see you are way behind this weekend will give you a chance to catch up with some of our leaders.  It's a Facebook kind of weekend. So be ready with a list of friends that you know will want to become Fans of the Festival. DO NOT START until we say GO FANS GO on Facebook - this will be Friday, April 16th. You will get points for every Fan you send to the Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival Facebook way. Please have your Friends Tells us they joined because of you. (http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/board.php?uid=214465737847)

We will be giving one GRAND PRIZE of a Campsite at the Festival to the largest point earner at the close of this contest. (See our Facebook Discussion Page for rules and info). But this just in, we will have a 2nd and 3rd place, plus a random drawing from all contestant names. (Prizes to be announced at a later date.)

Friday Lineup: Jimmy Wayne, Bomshel, The Band Perry; Saturday: Paul Rodgers Gin Blossoms and Vertical Horizon; Sunday: Spyro Gyra. (Clue to Jimmy Wayne question: http://meetmehalfway.jimmywayne.com/  or follow him on twitter at JimmyWayne or http://Twitter.com/MeetMeHalfWayJW

I WANT TO CAMP CONTESTANT POINTS AS OF 4/12/10

Aislinn Burke 50
Andrew Rios  50
Angela Barra 50
Cara Nichelson McDermott 375
Cathy Stevens 50
Cecilia Swiney  50
Chandra Taylor 50
Charlie Brown 50
Chris Mynes 450
Claudia Jimenez 50
Erica Delahoussaye  50
Frank Savedra 75
Gina Flores Reis 50
Heather Gysler Daily 100
Helga Donnert Hauptmann 50
Jeanne Adams 550
Jill Bautista Grissom 50
Jody Solorio Bogner 50
Kat Ellis 50
Kelli Ryan 400
Kelli Zuniga 50
Kevin Craig 75
Linda Shores 200
Manda Brown  75
Mari-Liis Saaremagi-Mynes 350
Michael Crawford 50
Michelle Rosborough \50
Michiyo Harrigan 050
Nancy Tamura 50
Nicole Renea Jacobsen 100
Patti Waters  50
Paulette Ravy 50
Sarah Spjut  75
Shannan Buffolino 50
Shawn Rene Aguirre 50
Teresa Ramos 50
Terry CiCiCarillo  125
Theresa Matthews 50
Tina Barton 50
Tonia Hill 50
Mari Cabrera  50
Tyeva Winborne 50
John McCaffery 50
Jennifer Benzie Faulkner 50
Laura Garcia  50
Susan Mills Foster  50
Nicole Brummet 50
Geoffrey Rasmussen  50

Win a Campsite at the Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival

JUNE 4-6, 2010. It’s Easy and It’s Fun. Each week the Temecula Valley Balloon and Wine Festival will post tasks, clues, questions and prize locations on Twitter.com/TemeculaVBWine that will earn followers, fans and Festival guests points towards a GRAND PRIZE of a Festival Campsite, two weekend passes, and one pair of reserved concert seats (winner’s choice subject to availability). (One grand prize is available. 18 Festival prizes will be distributed throughout the contest, three prizes per week.)

Trivia questions will also be posted weekly on Facebook Discussion Page. Fans, followers and contestants can win prizes left around Southern California at business locations for Temecula Valley Balloon and Wine Festival Sponsors. Prices range from a pair of any day tickets to collectibles from the Festival Souvenir Vault. Prizes cannot be redeemed for cash. Value of the Grand Prize $400; Three weekly prizes value at: 1st place prize $50; 2nd place $35, 3rd place $10.)

Contestants can sign up on our “discussion page” at Facebook. This is also where we will keep track of your points, so you will want to report in on our discussion page weekly.
There is no purchase necessary and individuals without a computer can send a postcard to:
TVBWF Contest , 41755 Rider Way, Temecula, CA, 92590. Please include name, address, phone number, fax number and email if available. For more Festival information visit us at http://www.tvbwf.com/.

Contest clues will be mailed or faxed once a week to non-computer users. Points will be posted on Facebook, mailed to non-computer users. Contestants must be 18 years of age or older.

Follow us on Twitter.com/TemeculaVBWine, be our fan at Facebook to earn points easily.

Friday concerts: Country TBA soon.

Saturday concerts: Vertical Horizon, Gin Blossoms, Paul Rodgers. (www.ginblossoms.net
www.verticalhorizon.com , www.paulrodgers.net.

Sunday on the Wine Stage (no reserved seating) Spyro Gyra. Main stage WGAS Freestyle Motocross show.